University of Maryland Medical System

Sonographer III

Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Graduation from an accredited Ultrasound Educational Program
  • 3+ years of relevant experience in Sonography
  • RDMS and RVT certification or 2+ RDMS certifications
  • Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification

Responsibilities

  • Perform specialized sonographic procedures with clinical competence across various locations
  • Select appropriate equipment and technical factors tailored to individual patients
  • Conduct high-level disinfecting procedures to comply with infection control standards
  • Document patient care activities in electronic health records
  • Maintain a safe work environment and manage inventory supplies effectively
  • Lead departmental performance improvement initiatives and enhance patient experience
  • Act as a clinical competency evaluator and preceptor for student and staff training

Benefits

  • Participation in the Clinical Ladder Program for professional growth
  • Opportunities for leadership roles in performance improvement
  • Access to state-of-the-art equipment and technology
  • A supportive environment that encourages ongoing education and competency development
Full Job Description
Under minimal supervision, performs routine and specialized sonographic procedures. - Executes clinical competence in Sonography in all locations across all patient types.Selects accurate equipment and technical factors on an individual patient basis and demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age of the patient. - Actively participates in the Clinical Ladder Program, if implemented, at the individual System hospital/location, meeting and maintaining all Program standards and requirements. - Applies knowledge of Sonography principles and practices, including anatomy and physiology, physics, positioning and patient care skills. Appropriately performs high level disinfecting procedures to meet organizational infection prevention standards. Adheres to Joint Commission, State, Federal and departmental regulatory compliance standards. - Documents accurate patient care activity in various electronic health records systems. - Ensures a safe and appropriate work environment. Maintains supplies and inventory in area. Informs appropriate colleague when supplies need to be ordered from outside vendors. Documents and reports related equipment/environmental problems and follows up for resolution, in accordance with policy. - Actively participates, and takes a leadership role, in departmental and organizational performance improvement initiatives and efforts to improve workflows, patient experience and quality. Participates as a clinical competency evaluator for students and/or a preceptor for employee training and educational activities. Work Experience - Graduation from an approved and accredited Ultrasound Educational Program - 3+ Years - RDMS and RVT certification OR 2 or more RDMS certifications - Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification Benefits Compensation: - Pay Range: $38.67-$58.05 - Other Compensation (if applicable):

About University of Maryland Medical System

The University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) is a university-based regional health care system focused on serving the health care needs of Maryland. It is headquartered in Baltimore, Maryland, USA. It is a private, not-for-profit organization that operates 13 hospitals and has more than 28,000 employees. The University of Maryland Medical System was created in 1984 when the state-owned University Hospital became a private, nonprofit organization. It has academic affiliations with the University of Maryland School of Medicine and the University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The system is governed by a Board of Directors, which is responsible for the system's strategic direction and oversight. The University of Maryland Medical System is committed to providing high-quality, cost-effective health care services to the people of Maryland.
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Size
28,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1984
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$4.4 billion
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